GRE Word List

RIDDLE

a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum

The meaning of the word riddle is a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum.

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swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
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gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
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impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
collectedgathered together
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal